Description and Requirements

Job Description

AI/ML Engineer - Associate Consultant

Who You'll Work With

As a modern technology company, Slalom's technologists bring the art of the possible to life for our clients. Our Data + AI capability focuses on delivering next-generation AI and Machine Learning solutions that solve complex business challenges. You'll join a diverse team of engineers, data scientists, and AI thought leaders, working across modern AI platforms and partnering with leading technology providers.

In this role, you will also collaborate closely with business stakeholders and transformation leaders to drive adoption of Generative AI solutions, helping clients translate AI capabilities into real-world impact through coaching, enablement, and change management.

What You'll Do

AI/ML Solution Development (Core - ~70%)

• Apply Machine Learning, Generative AI, and LLM-based techniques to solve real business problems.
• Design, develop, and support delivery of AI/ML solutions (e.g., NLP, recommendation systems, agentic workflows).
• Build and deploy AI solutions leveraging modern cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Implement best practices in MLOps / LLMOps, model validation, and production deployment.
• Contribute to solution architecture discussions and technical delivery across client engagements.
• Stay current on emerging AI/ML trends and contribute to Slalom's AI community through knowledge sharing.

AI Coaching & Adoption (Differentiator - ~30%)

• Coach client teams on effective and responsible use of Generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, copilots, custom AI solutions).
• Deliver enablement sessions and workshops to drive AI literacy and adoption.
• Partner with business stakeholders to identify high-value AI use cases and translate them into technical solutions.
• Support organizational change efforts tied to AI adoption, including workflow redesign and user enablement.
• Develop reusable assets, playbooks, and best practices to scale AI adoption across clients.

What You'll Bring

Experience

• 3-6 years of experience implementing ML/AI solutions in production environments.
• 1-3 years of consulting or client-facing experience.
• Experience working with LLMs, RAG, fine-tuning, or agent-based systems.

Technical Skills

• Strong programming skills in Python for AI/ML use cases.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Understanding of ML lifecycle, validation frameworks, and deployment best practices.
• Familiarity with data platforms such as Databricks or Snowflake (preferred).

Consulting & Communication Skills

• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business value.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills, with experience engaging diverse stakeholders.
• Curiosity and adaptability in working with emerging technologies and evolving client needs.

What Sets You Apart

Experience enabling or coaching teams on AI tools or digital transformation initiatives.

Interest in the human side of AI adoption - change management, learning, and behavior change.

Passion for bridging the gap between technical innovation and real-world impact.

Why This Role Matters

This role blends deep technical AI/ML expertise with human-centered AI adoption. You will not only build intelligent systems, but also ensure they are understood, adopted, and deliver measurable value.

As organizations invest heavily in Generative AI, the ability to combine engineering excellence with coaching and enablement is critical - making this a uniquely impactful and future-facing role within Slalom's AI Transformation practice

Compensation and Benefits

Slalom prides itself on helping team members thrive in their work and life. As a result, Slalom is proud to invest in benefits that include meaningful time off and paid holidays, parental leave, 401(k) with a match, a range of choices for highly subsidized health, dental, & vision coverage, adoption and fertility assistance, and short/long-term disability. We also offer yearly $350 reimbursement account for any well-being-related expenses, as well as discounted home, auto, and pet insurance.

Slalom is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For this role, we are hiring at the following levels and targeted base pay salary ranges: The targeted base salary pay range for Associate Consultant is $106,000 to $129,000. In addition, individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. Actual compensation will depend upon an individual's skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.

We are committed to pay transparency and compliance with applicable laws. If you have questions or concerns about the pay range or other compensation information in this posting, please contact us at: [redacted]. Please note, this recipient is not able to support recruitment inquiries beyond this purpose.